Hub cap
US5205617A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 6, 1989 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2326/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hub cap for an oil-lubricated wheel hub. Wall positioning and internal elements of the hub cap encourage improved lubrication of the outer wheel bearing. Also taught are filter media and magnets, secured in the hub cap, for holding sediment particles and metal carried by the oil.
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